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Warming station at Boutwell will be open Jan. 8 – 13

The City of Birmingham will host a warming station at Boutwell Auditorium Friday, Jan. 8 – Wednesday, Jan. 13.

The warming station will open each day at 5 p.m. and close at 7 a.m. each morning. Anyone entering the Boutwell must wear a face covering.

The following items will be accepted as donations:

  • Washable blankets in twin and full sizes
  • Individually wrapped breakfast-type items such as honeybuns, muffins, nutrition bars, oranges and bananas
  • Cleaning supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, spray disinfectants and air fresheners
  • Socks, scarves, toboggans, hand warmers and gloves

*Crews will accept donations Jan. 8, Jan. 11 and Jan. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Boutwell.

*Crews will accept donations on Jan. 9 and 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Boutwell.

*Coats and other type clothing WILL NOT be accepted.